Discontinued — last reported Q4 '25
EPS (Diluted)
Earnings Per ShareCostco Wholesale EPS (Diluted) decreased by 16.8% to $4.50 in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 11.4%, from $4.04 to $4.50. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), EPS (Diluted) shows an upward trend with a 12.7% CAGR. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.
Analysis
How to read this metric
A narrowing gap between basic and diluted EPS suggests less potential for future shareholder dilution.
Detailed definition
A performance metric that calculates earnings per share by assuming all convertible securities, such as stock options an...
Peer comparison
In the technology sector, where stock-based compensation is prevalent, this is often considered the more accurate reflection of shareholder value than basic EPS.
is_eps_dilutedHistorical Data
| Q2 '21 | Q3 '21 | Q4 '21 | Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q4 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q4 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $2.75 | $3.40 | $2.98 | $2.92 | $3.04 | $4.11 | $3.07 | $3.30 | $2.93 | $4.35 | $3.58 | $3.92 | $3.78 | $4.82 | $4.04 | $4.02 | $4.28 | $5.41 | $4.50 |
| QoQ Change | — | +23.6% | -12.4% | -2.0% | +4.1% | +35.2% | -25.3% | +7.5% | -11.2% | +48.5% | -17.7% | +9.5% | -3.6% | +27.5% | -16.2% | -0.5% | +6.5% | +26.4% | -16.8% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | +10.5% | +20.9% | +3.0% | +13.0% | -3.6% | +5.8% | +16.6% | +18.8% | +29.0% | +10.8% | +12.8% | +2.6% | +13.2% | +12.2% | +11.4% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Costco Wholesale's eps (diluted)?
- Costco Wholesale (COST) reported eps (diluted) of $4.50 in Q4 2025.
- How has Costco Wholesale's eps (diluted) changed year-over-year?
- Costco Wholesale's eps (diluted) increased by 11.4% year-over-year, from $4.04 to $4.50.
- What is the long-term trend for Costco Wholesale's eps (diluted)?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Costco Wholesale's eps (diluted) has grown at a 12.7% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $11.27 to $18.21.
- What does eps (diluted) mean?
- The amount of profit per share if all possible stock options and convertible bonds were turned into actual shares.